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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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